OBITUARIES
Diana M. Washington
May 8, 2024
Age 68 of St. Paul, passed away on May 8, 2024.
Survived by husband, Dennis Brown; children, Natasha Mackey, Jamaal (Jennifer) Lindsay, Ashanti (Victoria) Washington, Shemeeka (John) Thomas, Akeen Smith; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; sister, Leah Findlator and several other siblings abroad; also survived by many other family and friends.
Funeral service 12 Noon Saturday, May 18 at The Holy...
Robert J. Barry
May 4, 2024
Age 87, of West St. Paul, passed away on May 4, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, James & Veronica (Finn) Barry; and brother-in-law, Thomas Heimerl. Survived by wife, Theresa (Heimerl) Barry; brothers-in-law, William Heimerl, George (Barb) Heimerl; sister-in-law, Kari Heimerl; numerous nieces & nephews; and great nieces & nephews. Bob grew up in Belmond, Iowa and graduated from Belmond H.S. He received...
Georgeanne M. Gronberg
May 2, 2024
Age 81 of Mounds View, passed away on May 2, 2024.
Preceded in death by husband, William “Bill”; parents, Edward and Lorraine; brothers, Mike and Tom Lijewski.
Survived by children, Pam (Michael) Norling, Scotty (Debra) Brakhage, Carolyn (Scott Hostetter) James, Dale (Jodi), William (Jessica), and Eric; siblings, Edward Lijewski, Anne (Rodney) Oakley, Tim (Kathy) Lijewski, Lolly Lijewski, and Terry (Susie) Lijewski;...
Allen E. Amsden
Apr 29, 2024
Husband, Father, Grandpa & PilotAllen E. "Al" Amsden, age 98 of Roseville, passed away April 29, 2024.Allen was born in St. Paul, MN in 1925 and lived near Western and Rhondo streets. He moved to a home on Hawley street near the Rice St. North End area in the early 1930’s, and then to a new house on North Dale...
Lois A. Lambrecht
Apr 27, 2024
Lois A. Lambrecht, age 97 of Little Canada, passed away April 27, 2024.Preceded in death by husband, Charles "Sonny"; and sister, Doris Schaffer.Survived by daughter, Julianne (Douglas) Loos; son, Steve (Pam) Lambrecht; grandchildren, Daniel Loos, Jolene (David) Metty, Tiffany Lambrecht (Siray Jones) and Ashly Lambrecht (Kris Bichner); great-grandchildren, Alex, Jayden. Kinley, Emma, Lylli, and Westyn.A Celebration of Life for Lois...
Paul Leo Sticka
Apr 26, 2024
"An Honorable Man"
Paul passed away peacefully at Regions Hospital on April 26, 2024 from complications of cancer.
He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 34 years; brothers and sisters, Vernon Sticka (Rancho Bernardo, CA), Judith Duvall (Fargo, ND), Terrance & Cheryl Sticka (Spokane, WA) and Ruth Kain (Maple Valley, WA); sisters-in law & brothers in law, Phyllis & Richard Hughes,...
Patricia Mary Monk
Apr 24, 2024
Age 71, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, Carl F. Monk (1966) and Mary H. (Boyd) Monk (2023); brother, Robert C. Monk (2020); sister, Nancy J. Weihrauch (2016); and niece, Cathy Boyd (2023).Survived by siblings, Donna Boyd, Richard (Rattana) Monks, David Monk, Daniel (Wonseon) Chang; and many nieces & nephews.Graveside service 1:00...
Rose M. Kaufman
Apr 24, 2024
Rose M. Kaufman, age 91 of Roseville, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024.Rose was born July 7th, 1932, in Dickinson, North Dakota as Rose Marie Diebel. She was the 3rd oldest of the 12 children born to Anton and Otillia Diebel. Along with those 11 siblings, she was raised with 4 adopted cousins.
She met and married the love of...
Thomas A. Novotny
Apr 22, 2024
Tom was born October 14, 1936 and died April 22, 2024 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie & Pauline (Janicki) Novotny; and his sister & brother-in-law, Gloria (Novotny) & Edmund Fuller.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Menshek) Novotny; his 3 sons, Mark (Billie Kathryn Frogner), Michael (Laura Kadlac) &...
Barbara Anne Mickelson
Apr 20, 2024
Passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at the age of 87.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, C.J. Mickelson.
Survived by daughters, Mary (Don) Curtis, Pat (Tim) French, Jackie Austin, Nancy (Jim) Frazer; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Adrienne Klingl, brother-in-law, Dennis (Sandy) Mickelson, sister-in-law, Delores (Denis) Madden; other family and friends.
Barb graduated from St. Margaret’s Academy...
Robert E. Holtz
Apr 20, 2024
Robert "Bob" Earl Holtz, age 91, died on Saturday April 20th, 2024, in St. Paul, MN after suffering a stroke. He was preceded in death by Lois, his wife of 68 years, and is survived by their children, Debra, Joel, Timothy (Gladys), Michael (Katie) and Jon (Ning Ning) and many other relatives.
Bob was the fourth grandchild of 51 of Otto and...
David J. Fox
Apr 17, 2024
Age 82 of Falcon Heights/St. Paul, passed away on April 17, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, August and Helen; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and John Millett.
Survived by beloved niece, Monica Millett.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Tuesday, April 23 at the Church of St. Agnes, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday...
Mary E. Troyer
Apr 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Troyer, a cherished wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and spectacular friend. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 12, 2024.
Mary's life was a testament to love, laughter, and boundless generosity. She was born to spread joy and kindness wherever she went, leaving an indelible mark on the...
Rodney Jay Patrin
Apr 12, 2024
Age 74, of Princeton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 12, 2024.
Preceded in death by wife, Deborah; children, Emily, Jeffery, Steven; and parents, Donald & Carol.
Survived by children, Derek (Jane), Randal (Joanna), Noah, MaryAlice, Tony (Alli); daughter-in-law, Megan; grandchildren, Courtney, Kaitlyn, Bryant, Shelby, Audrey, Kagan, Kassidy, Phoenix, Lukas, Caleb, EstherLee, Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Starlette, Kage, Riot, Titan, Indigo, Aspen,...
Agnes Ann Gerlach
Apr 12, 2024
"Babe", age 98, of St. Paul, passed away on April 12, 2024.Preceded in death by parents, George & Cecilia Gerlach; and sister, Cecilia "Girlie" Gerlach.Survived by cousins, Ann Schmidt, Bill (Gloria) Winkel, Sr. Therese Marie Merth, George Merth, Elizabeth Winkel; and many other loving cousins.Babe worked for Briggs & Morgan for over 40 years. She loved golf and family get-togethers...
William W. Appleby
Apr 9, 2024
Age 64 of Maplewood, passed away on April 9, 2024.
Preceded in death by loving wife, Barbara; and father, John.
Survived by mother, Lee Mottl; brother, David; other family and friends.
Memorial visitation 2-4 PM Sunday, April 28 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home-Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St.
Bill worked at Xcel Energy for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and a friend who...
Elizabeth A. Doucette
Apr 9, 2024
Elizabeth “Beth” A. (Engstrom) Doucette, 86, of Fridley, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1938, in Duluth, MN.Beth graduated from Proctor High School in 1956. She married Burton Doucette in 1959, and lived in Minnesota, Alaska, and North Dakota. Most of her last 30 years were spent in Lino Lakes, MN. She retired from State...
John Arthur Bartz
Apr 9, 2024
Age 89 of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Frank N. Bartz and Esther M. Bartz (Cardle).
Survived by life companion/partner of 25+ years, Eunice Hadlich; son, Terry and daughters, Dani (Mark) Bigelbach and Cindy Bartz; grandchildren, Logen, Riley, Brandon (Ryann) and Zach.
John was a proud alumnus of Washington High School, Hamline University, University...
Joseph Donald Ernster, Jr.
Apr 8, 2024
Joseph Donald Ernster, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a prolonged battle with heart disease. Joe was born January 3, 1947 in St. Paul. Joe attended Cretin High School and the University of St. Thomas, where he graduated with a business degree in 1969. Joe was married to Kathleen Stewart, June 6th, 1970. Together they raised 2 children, Melissa...
Lola Kaye Simons
Apr 7, 2024
Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of St. Paul, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer on April 7, 2024.Preceded in death by son, Luke; parents, Lawrence & Lucille Anderson; brother, Loren Anderson; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Woeltge.Survived by husband, Raymond; daughter, Bethany (Jeremy) Griffnow; grandson, Max Griffnow; sisters, Barbara Brown, Marlys (Daryl) Viland;...